US sanctions fraud network used by North Korean ‘remote IT workers’ to seek jobs and steal money
Treasury officials say the North Korea government used the fraud network to generate money for the regime’s nuclear weapons program.
The hardest question to answer about AI-fueled delusions
This story originally appeared in The Algorithm, our weekly newsletter on AI. To get stories like this in your inbox first, sign up here. I was originally going to write this week’s newsletter about AI and Iran, particularly the news we broke last Tuesday that the Pentagon is making plans for AI companies to train on…
The AI Hype Index: AI-designed antibiotics show promise
Separating AI reality from hyped-up fiction isn’t always easy. That’s why we’ve created the AI Hype Index—a simple, at-a-glance summary of everything you need to know about the state of the industry. Using AI to improve our health and well-being is one of the areas scientists and researchers are most excited about. The last month…
Unlocking enterprise agility in the API economy
Across industries, enterprises are increasingly adopting an on-demand approach to compute, storage, and applications. They are favoring digital services that are faster to deploy, easier to scale, and better integrated with partner ecosystems. Yet, one critical pillar has lagged: the network. While software-defined networking has made inroads, many organizations still operate rigid, pre-provisioned networks. As…
The Simple Mental Shift This Former Navy SEAL Uses to Stay Calm When Everything Is Falling Apart
Former SEAL Team Two Commanding Officer Mike Hayes shares leadership and self-improvement strategies from his new book, “Mission Driven: The Path to a Life of Purpose.”
Plaud launches a new AI hardware notetaker, the $179 Note Pro
Plaud.ai launches its new Plaud Note Pro hardware notetaker with better mics and recording range.
Mirror founder Brynn Putnam to unveil her gaming hardware startup at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025
Seven years after unveiling Mirror at TechCrunch Disrupt 2018, Brynn Putnam is returning to the stage where it all began.
Terraton wants to be the McDonald’s of biochar
Terraton sees promise in biochar, but the technology has struggled to scale. The startup thinks a franchise model could be what unlocks biochar’s potential.
Google Vids adds AI avatars to its video editor and launches a consumer version
Google is launching a free consumer version of its video editor Vids that will be available without any AI-powered features.
Why Entrepreneurs Shouldn’t Overlook This $13 Windows 11 Pro Deal
An easy and affordable upgrade that helps future-proof your business setup.
Want to Start a Business? This Franchise Will Give You Up to $100,000 to Do It.
Firehouse Subs is cutting startup costs for certain franchisees with a new round of incentives worth up to $100,000 per restaurant.